Western North Carolina Living
 Avery
County, North Carolina is a great place to live
because of its relaxed lifestyle and endless types
of recreation. The county seat of Avery County is
Newland, North Carolina which was created in 1911.
Avery County is nestled in the Appalachian
Mountains, the oldest mountain chain in the world.
Avery County North Carolina has the highest
elevation of any county east of the Rocky Mountains
at 5,550 feet above sea level.
Having fun in the outdoors and enjoying the mountain
scenery is a large part of Western North Carolina
lifestyle. Residents and visitors enjoy hiking on
the Blue Ridge Parkway and many other trails in the
area. Many of the hiking trails lead to views that
span for miles and miles over the Blue Ridge
Mountains and others that lead to beautiful
waterfalls. Many of the area’s waterfalls are fed by
the ancient rivers in the area, which are clear,
clean and perfect for fishing, swimming, and
whitewater rafting. There are many local guide shops
for both fishing and rafting in the area that can
provide excellent advice on where to go, and most
provide guided trips as well. Rock climbing,
mountain biking and horseback riding are also
favorites among visitors and residents of the area.
Be sure to take advantage of all the outdoor beauty
that Western North Carolina real estate has to
offer. As part of a resort area, activities like
golf and snow skiing are also popular seasonally in
Avery County North Carolina. The area is home to
some of the best golf courses in the south, many of
which have been designed by world-renowned pros. The
snow skiing in the area draws plenty of vacationers
in the winter time. Four ski slopes in the area
ensure that you’ll find a terrain that meets your
skill set and that you’ll have a blast.
Living in Avery County allows you to be close to all
the must see attractions like Grandfather Mountain,
Linville Caverns, the NC ski resorts and Tweetsie
Railroad. Come to the mountains of Western North
Carolina and enjoy being in the heart of the Blue
Ridge Mountains and all they have to offer.
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Highway
Linville, NC 28646
828-733-4337 |
Linville Caverns
19929 US Hwy 221 North
Marion, NC 28752
800-419-0540 |
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
800-526-5740 |
Ski Beech
1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
800-438-2093 |
Sugar Mountain
1009 Sugar Mountain Drive
Sugar Mountain 28604
800-784-2768 |
Hawksnest
2058 Skyland Drive
Banner Elk NC 28604
800-822-4295 |
Appalachian Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
800-322-2373 |
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Avery County has excellent schools with a great
mix of student, teacher and parent involvement.
There are eight elementary and middle schools in
Avery County to ensure that the classrooms are not
overcrowded. Western North Carolina schools of Avery
County are employed with quality faculty and staff
who take an interest in your child’s education and
well being. Below is a list of Avery County schools
in Western North Carolina. We suggest that you visit
several schools before deciding which school is
right for your child’s needs.
Avery High School
401 High School Road
Newland, NC 28657
828-733-0151 |
Avery Middle School
102 Montezuma Road
Newland, NC 28657
828-733-0145 |
Cranberry Middle School
6230 N US Hwy 19E
Elk Park, NC 28622
828-733-2932 |
Banner Elk Elementary School
185 Azalea Way
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-5575 |
Beech Mountain Elementary School
60 Flat Springs
Elk Park, NC 28622
828-898-4343 |
Crossnore Elementary School
1000 Walt Clark Road
Crossnore, NC 28616
828-737-7204 |
Freedom Trail Elementary
6110 N Hwy 19 E
Elk Park, NC 28622
828-733-4744 |
Newland Elementary School
750 Linville Street
Newland, NC 28657
828-733-4911 |
Riverside Elementary School
8020 US Hwy 19E Hwy S
Newland, NC 28657
828-765-9414 |
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Elk Creek at Banner Elk.
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